Incredible customer service! These people truly care and it shows! Everyone I dealt with from the owner, to Holly who took the order, to the driver Danny were exceptional! They were in constant communication from pick-up in Maryland to drop-off in California and even accommodated a last minute change in the drop off location. I was never worried about my car! If you need car transport you should definitely use Golden Key! read more

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Had a car shipped from Los Angeles to a small town in Mississippi. Car arrived PERFECTLY. I met the driver (Danny) in my rental, so he even followed me back to the rental place in my car, so I could return my rental, and then he walked back to where he had left his vehicle (he politely declined my offer to drive him; said he had to get his steps in for the day since hes been sitting all day). PROS: They give you the number of the driver, so you can call anytime and know where your car is. He was pretty good about calling me and spot on with regards to when he would be arriving. I booked late, so I still had to wait a week and a half, but the actual time only took 3 days for them to pick up my car and deliver it.They aren't the most responsive sometimes via e-mail, but if you give them a call, they are more then happy to help you out ASAP. I was told I would be given an estimation of when exactly they would pick up the car, and when I didn't receive it, I just called them and was immediately given the dates. No deposit/cancellation fees (they just ask you cancel a few days in advance or smthing). CONS: A little more expensive, but for me, I would rather pay more to make sure my car arrived without any damage. More difficult to book if you are on a time crunch, definitely book a few weeks ahead!!! read more

Harold has delivered 2 cars of our, 3 years apart, across the US from PA to CA. What a wonderful person, one who cares about your Vehicle. Not a scratch and he inspects the cars both in and out to make sure the car is delivered without a hitch. We will ONLY use Golden Key Express ! Thank you, Harold. Jim & Sue read more

We had to shift to Chicago Illinois from Berkeley California. Friends suggested all big names to move our car and home. But I go with customer reviews. I searched online and yelp. I found great reviews for Golden key express. Main highlights which attracted me were: 1. Personal care for my car - they don't broker for the move nor do they let it get towed anytime 2. I could track the whereabouts of my car anytime 3. They do detailed inspection of car to note any damage prior and post delivery 4. They give you window of days when pick up of car will take place 5. Upfront information in detail and no hidden charge 6. Upfront quote which was very reasonable 7. Cash on delivery. No part payment required before delivery We had cleaned our car, removed all personal items before handover. The owner himself transported our car (and we didn't know it, he is so modest and professional). He called us 2-3 days in advance and kept in touch. On the day of pick up, he checked the car, loaded it, strapped it safely and bingo it was done. Our car reached us in a week's time in perfect condition. I'm glad with my decision of going with Golden key express and would recommend to anyone who wants to transport his/her car. Bravo GKE!! Keep it up! read more

I used this service to move my car from Pittsburgh to Bay area and car got delivered in excellent condition. Stress free move and excellent service. Harold - the owner picked the car and was very nice... Misty the dispatcher is very nice and flexible on dates. their price is slightly high compared to others in market, may be 100 $ more but then exceptional service and no sub contracting of your cars and stress free moving makes this a good option.. read more

In a market that's shady as hell, GKE was definitely my best choice! Not only the price of the service was very reasonable but the entire process was smooth and uneventful. I talked to Misty about transporting our car across the country and she was very quick to respond then and anytime I needed her afterwards. Right off the bat she gave me the time frame where they would be able to pick up the car. The driver contacted us a little before the window and scheduled the pick up time within the time frame. The delivery was delayed by a couple of days due to a problem in the truck's transmission, but we were kept informed all the while. This kind of thing happens and I don't think it deserves any less stars because of it. I knew the driver wouldn't be able to deliver the car on our door as he was driving a humongous truck. I was supposed to go meet him at a place about 5mi away, but he was kind enough to offer to drive the car from the pick up location to our house if I dropped him back at the truck again. All in all, I could not be happier with the service and I definitely recommend it if you can play along with the fact that both the pick up and delivery may vary a bit. As of August/2014 they didn't take credit cards, so you have to pay with money order. read more

Awesome! Golden Key moved a Corvette my father was giving me as a gift from Arizona to Indiana. Just as promised, they kept in touch regarding the pick up and delivery time, very conscientious and courteous. I chose Golden Key after an exhaustive search and reading reviews of every car transport company I could find. Not only did Golden Key have glowing reviews and recommendations, they were the only company that did not have any negative comments. From leaving Arizona the driver estimated his arrival time, and 3 days later arrived in Indiana within 1 hour of his estimated arrival time. Could not ask for any better service. We are very pleased. read more

Excellent!!!! Really great people with this shipping company. The price is right and your car will arrive in great condition. I shipped my car from Florida to California and had the fortune of having John Williams ship the car. Everything went VERY smoothly. A solid operation and you will be pleasantly surprised. Look no further. read more

I know that I don't need to add yet another glowing testimonial to Golden Key Express, it's reputation and plethora of other testimonials speaks for itself! We just wanted to take an opportunity to give kudos where it is deserved. From beginning to end, the service was fantastic. Everyone was such a pleasure. And I cannot say enough about Harold, our driver, and his co-pilot, Hazel (his dog). Harold kept in communication with us throughout the drive, and took great care of our car. We simply cannot say enough. We have referred our friends there, knowing that they would be in good hands. Thanks for making our move a little bit smoother by taking care of our car! read more

It doesn't look like Golden Key Express needs any additional reviews but I feel compelled to share my positive experience! We used Harold's services to ship my husband's car from the Bay Area to Pennsylvania in August. I was in charge of the handoff and Harold was incredibly polite, timely and kind and pleasant to work with. And his dog is adorable, too! I made the mistake of not charging our electric car beforehand and Harold was kind enough to charge the car at his own house before heading out cross country. We really appreciated Harold and would highly recommend Golden Key Express! read more

Pros: professional, efficient, easy to contact. Harold transported my Subaru Impreza from RI to CA and was incredibly responsive at pick up and delivery. A true gentleman and professional Cons: website is a bit dated but should not deter anyone from using their services Bottom line: a first class, five star car moving company. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat read more

I purchased a vintage truck online from Iowa that needed to be delivered to Northern California. As I started doing my research for a quality vehicle movers, I realized that I must use a owner operated provider, and not a broker, as I wanted to make sure my new(old) truck would arrive here safely I found Golden Key Express via Yelp, called and actually talked immediately to Harold (owner and driver) He is very courteous and pleasant to talk to. filled out a form online and received a competitive quote same day. Pick up of the truck was on time, and after the seller told me that Harold is one of the nicest people he had met. Delivery was a day early. It was a pleasure dealing with Harold and his company.. If a need ever arises to use a vehicle transport company again, theirs will be the first I call read more

I cannot compliment Harold enough for the excellent service and fair pricing to transport my 2001Miata SE from Phoenix AZ to Boston MA. I spent a lot of time looking for an auto transporter to bring my fabulous find to me as I had no desire to go out to Phoenix and drive the car 2,500 miles home. I learned very quickly that this business consists mostly of "brokers" and many shady characters working through a web site called Central Dispatch. The reviews were discouraging. I have a friend who collects cars and he recommended a company that has enclosed trucks but they are expensive. However they recommended Golden Key Express because they have open trucks that carry many more cars and are less costly. All their reviews were excellent; over 100 with five stars. I am happy to add mine. I contacted Harold, the owner and driver of one of the trucks. I liked the idea that I could talk directly to the man who would deliver my car. He picked up the car on time and delivered it six days later when he said he would. He returned all my text messages promptly and understood my anxieties which were unfounded. The car was well cared for and arrived undamaged. The charges were exactly what I was quoted. They are honest, reliable and reasonable. Harold and his canine companion were a pleasure to meet and I am very pleased to have found Golden Key to help me get my Miata to me. Harold made the experience one that I fondly remember and I recommend GOLDEN KEY EXPRESS without reservation. read more

Literally just got my car in Miami from California !!! After doing an exhausting research for a transport company....broker or direct website after website I decided to go with GKE. From the Holly quoting to speaking with Harold about logistics to John the driver, this has been a first class experience. If you are in search for a reputable, honest company they are second to none!!! read more

Moving from Massachusetts to California can be difficult, but Harold and Holly helped me a lot.They offer great service and I would definitely recommend them to everyone. read more

This was my first time shipping a car cross country. From reading reviews of other companies, I knew I did not want to use a broker. I didn't even realize there was a difference between a broker and a direct carrier until I did some research and finally landed on the Golden Key Express website. I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Golden Key Express! They are so professional, honest and reliable. Harold, the owner, worked with me the entire time and called/texted with regular updates as to where he was and when I could expect my car to arrive. The cost was very VERY affordable. They send you a document with the quote and you do not need to pay anything upfront. You pay when your car arrives at delivery and it's cash or check only. The car arrived in one piece with no scratches or anything! If I ever have to move again, I will without question use Golden Key Express and can not recommend them enough. The fact that you can't find a single negative review about them should say it all. You will not be disappointed! Thank you Harold & the Golden Key team! read more

This is the WORST company!! They are the expensive company in the market offering a horrible service! They give you approximate day which doesn't mean they will get you car and they say so! The customer service is unfriendly and horrible!! Misty yell me on the phone!! Come one!! I have been talking with them for 3 days! And they keeping saying to me that the truck is in the mechanic and there is nothing they can do!! Misty said: we can promises a pick up day... RUN FROM THIS COMPANY!! I just cancel my pick up with them!! HORRIBLE COMPANY AND SERVICE!! read more

Shipped a car I bought from Westlake, OH to San Jose, CA. Harold was my driver and was very responsive to where my car was at all time. When he picked up the car, he made a quick walk around and give me a call to let me know that it was picked up. I contacted Golden Key Express and Misty made the proper arrangement for everything. The window dates that were provided were very accurate. Misty was also very nice and responsive to answering all my questions and concerns. The car arrived on time with no damages. If anyone is looking to ship a car, I recommend using this company. I tried a couple of other car carriers, but this one seem to be the best one. The quotes they give are very reasonable compared to other car carriers. read more

Moved our Honda CRV from Florida to the Bay Area and we couldn't have felt more secure. Harold, the owner of the company transported the car himself. Nothing was farmed out or sub-contracted which as I understand is an important thing to look for. This was our first time moving a car and I researched a lot of places before finally finding Golden Key. But wait, it gets better: Harold stayed in frequent communication, calling us on both of our cell phones, telling us where he was in the country and when to expect him and then he arrived a few days before ETA and everything was in great condition! No hassle, no muss, no unknowns. Although centered in Clovis, I think he moves cars anywhere but you'd have to verify that. And his transport truck is gorgeous--every inch blindingly polished to siren red. Highly recommended. read more

I shipped a car from CT to CA for my daughter. It was a bit of a surprise since she was expecting our old Honda Civic instead we sent her a much newer Tribute. Jack, our driver was fantastic. I filled him in on the surprise and he went right along with it. He called me the night before it was to be delivered and then again as he was dropping the car off so that we could be ready for her call Yes, that's right, he dropped the car off to her!! He shared with her the note we had put in the car for her as part of the surprise. From the first moment I called and spoke to Misty and then talking to Jack, I knew we had made the right choice! Thanks GKE! read more

Golden Key Express was recommended to us by our relocation company as we needed to ship our car from CA to Georgia. From the very first transaction to actually receiving my car was top notch service. Our driver was Danny and I couldn't be anymore happier with him. He kindly worked with my mother in law and then with me here in GA and he was the best. He kept me in the loop on arrival times and went out of his way to make sure I didn't need anything. I can't recommend these guys enough- they're amazing. My car arrived in perfect condition and the pricing was very fair considering the cost of gas these days. A+++ in my book. Thank you, Danny- you're the best :-) read more

I shipped a car from SF to Boston and can't imagine doing it any other way. The price was very reasonable, everyone is friendly, and it only took a little over a week. If I had to ship a car again, GKE is a no-brainer. read more

Shipped a car from Menlo Park CA to Cambridge MA. They gave me a 6 day window initially but were able to narrow it down like a week before and picked it up the day they said that they would. The driver estimated that he would have the car delivered 12 days later and he was exactly on time, communicating with me a few days before his expected delivery time. I had a flight already set from SFO and if he wasn't able to pick up before my flight date, there was the option to drop the car off in San Mateo for up to 5 days for a total of $50. All in all it cost me $1150 to ship cross country, which was comparable to other companies which had far worse reviews. Would definitely recommend them again! Wonderful experience! read more

I just moved from Maryland to Los Angeles and used Golden Key to get my Mazda there. They have very good Yelp reviews, so I felt assured that my car would at least make it across the country, but I was understandably nervous having my newer vehicle loaded up and driven cross-country. Harold and Holly were both very accessible, informative, and transparent about the process. Danny, my driver, called me about 3 days prior to pick-up in Maryland to touch base and give me his estimated ETA. He called again to provide more details the day before, and then the morning he was picking it up to set the exact pick-up time. Danny was willing to be flexible for pick-up and drop-off times and locations; he was direct, informative, and his estimates on pick-up and drop-off were very accurate. I cannot speak highly enough of this group. While researching my options I was being bombarded with calls from other transport companies who are all brokers- meaning I wouldn't know who was driving my car or what company they are with - which justifiably made me nervous. Harold and Holly replied to my calls, answered all my questions, quoted me very reasonably (about $50 lower than the second-lowest bid) and billed me exactly as they had quoted me (no extra fees, no surprises). Danny was extremely thorough when inspecting my car during pick-up in Maryland. It arrived in the same condition in Los Angeles. If I ever do another cross-country move there is no question I will be using this group. I've recommended them to friends for their future moves. They are honest, direct, and respectful people. read more

I can't believe I didn't write this review earlier. The most stressful part of moving across the country for me was finding a reliable car shipment co. There were all kinds of places with mixed reviews and shadiness abound. Then I found Golden Key. Although they had only a few reviews I decided to trust them after speaking with Misty. She worked with me to get my car on a specific truck to get it to my location (AZ) from GA during the window I wanted. I was very happy with the customer service from Misty, as well as the driver picking up the car. I felt that my car was completely safe the whole time and it made my move much smoother. The price was comparable or less than everyone else I spoke with. I highly recommend them and will use them again if/when I need to transport my car again. read more

I give them five stars because: 1) the price is very reasonable. 2) they keep their promise about picking up and delivering time 3) they take care your car very well. I used them two time to transport my two car from CA to NY. The first time I just accidentally got them. I felt very good to work with them. Then I tried to use them for my second car, at first I thought the quote is too high, which is higher than my first car. then I asked around, it turns out no other company can beat their price. So I let them deliver my car. I strongly recommend Golden Key express for your Car transportation. read more

Would have liked to use this company as I have dealt with multiple brokers that take forever and sometimes never ship your vehicle. I wanted someone who owned their own trucks because of the ease of getting your vehicle picked up and delivered and I also wanted to support a smaller company. I have a dodge ram 2500 which yes is a bigger vehicle but not HUGE!!! I talked to the owner and he just simply said, "I do not want to put that vehicle on my truck." He then referred me to.....another broker. When I told him that I had dealt with brokers in he past and did want to go through another one, all he had to say was, "You must have chosen a bad one." Thanks GKE for nothing and now once again I have to start from scratch. read more

I am very pleased with Golden Key' Express's professionalism & customer service. The date range that was given by Misty (the dispatcher & coordinator) was accurate. The vehicle was picked up early and arrived at the scheduled time. In addition, my vehicle was washed prior to delivery to the final destination because during the transportation, the vehicle above mine leaked oil. Jack (the driver) was very sweet and friendly. He took the time to wash my car and delivered it shiny & clean. I would definitely recommend GKE for several reasons: 1. They are direct carries without brokers (aka the middle man). The prices may be a little higher than companies that have brokers, but you get what you pay for. Brokers will give you low prices where your car may not get picked up as soon as you'd like. I've done research, looked up insurances, & read numerous reviews prior to shipping my car. 2. I liked how the GKE website was very personable. The drivers' photos & short biographies are posted on the website, which gave me confidence in their business. I didn't see that with other companies. 3. The driver gives you his personal cell number, so you stay in contact with him throughout the process. 4. Support a private business instead of corporate. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We recently shipped two cars from CA to NC and Golden Key was beyond great. they were separate shipments and both drivers were professional and efficient and very accomodating and both cars took a week or less. Their speed is amazing. Misty at booking is friendly and very helpful. Price was on par with most other estimates...there are cheaper carriers but they contract out so you don't deal with the same company at all time. Here, it's the same people and they remember you. read more

Very impressed with the service we got from Golden Key Express. My husband and I just moved to Savannah, Georgia from Alameda, CA. and decided to have our cars shipped. Our driver got our cars to us on time and in good shape, even with bad weather, and was pleasant and friendly every time we dealt with him. Also, there was something really reassuring about handing off our cars to him and then seeing him 3K miles on the other end...it was like seeing an old friend! I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Harold is the nicest guy. After shopping around, I was so scared of those scam artists when it comes to shipping cars or moving stuff from place to place. One mover even had a fake US DOT number. So, I went about searching for reliable movers for my car. Found Golden key Express - they accomodated my car even with a last minute notice. Mine was a coupe. $1147 to ship from NJ to CA very decent and timely shipping. He deserved the $50 tip! He has a cute little dog as a companion. That was really cute! The one old school thing is the invoice and email management. Looks like they don't have an eCommerce system setup. The office assistant does it manually and sends via email and guess what, email was always a 100% miss. Never got the email to my gmail account - estimate and invoice and all. Had to call her back and wait for a confirmation to resend the invoice and quote. Frustrating! Overall, my car was here in less than a week from shipping. Fantastic job! Harold is the man! read more

Let me start off by saying I am a representative with an extremely large luxury and exotic car dealership. We ship at least 100 cars a month, and I see A LOT of truckers. Never in my entire career have I been so impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail, prompt service and consideration afforded by Harold and his company. From our first contact to the final pickup, this is BY FAR the smoothest experience I have ever had with a trucking company. I cannot wait to give Golden Key the opportunity to work for us again. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. read more

We recently shipped our Jeep Cherokee from CT to Newport Beach, CA with Golden Key Express. For weeks prior to shipping, I had searched many companies, spoke with so many brokers, I was stressed out and overwhelmed. We had shipped a car once before and the experience was far less than positive, so I decided to pursue working directly with the shipper. When I called Golden Key and spoke with Misty I immediately knew that my search was over! She was so patient with all my questions and the process of booking was easy and seamless! Jack, our driver, was very understanding when we had a last minute repair emergency with our Jeep the day before pickup and reworked his schedule to accommodate an additional day. Our Jeep had also recently received a completely new paint job and body work and we were concerned about transporting it. At pickup, Jack was reassuring that he would take good care of it during transport from CT to CA and was wonderful at keeping us posted during the trip. It arrived in perfect condition and delivery was right on schedule. We couldn't have been happier. Working directly with the transporter is the only way to go. Our thanks to all of you at Golden Key - you are the only shipper on our list for the future! I will recommend you to anyone interested in shipping a vehicle. YOU'RE THE BEST!! read more

I've moved cars across the country at least 4 times and Golden Key is the best, best, best. My last move was from New England to SoCal and we shipped 2 cars with them. I got the reasonable and detailed quote online, did all the necessary paperwork with Misty and was set up very quickly. The driver called well ahead to plan a time and place to meet the following day. We met up and the truck that he was driving was SPOTLESS, which is a good sign. The inspection was very thorough. He offered to drive us home in one of our cars if we needed. When he arrived in SoCal, again he called with plenty of notice. I had to change our meetup place and he was very accomodating. He parked my cars for me because I was home with 2 children and met me at the door. I ran out to the street, inspected the cars and paid in full in cash. NO PROBLEMS. My cars were delivered perfectly. read more

I just spoke to Harold about transporting my car. Unfortunately Golden Key does not travel to where I needed the car shipped, but he took the time to tell me about another company that he highly recommended. I asked if he could tell me about the three other companies I had on my list, and he did. Two were good, and one he told me to cross out, and why. That he would take the time to do this says a lot to me about this company. He told me there are a lot of scammers out there and that people need to be careful. I already had gotten two quotes that were very close, but when I called the company he recommended, they came in $152 less!!! Thank you, Harold! I'm sorry we couldn't do business, but I so appreciate your help! read more

Harold White hauled my BMW across the USA in six days, picking it up on Monday 07 Sept (Labor day) in Los Angeles and delivering to Boston on the 13th. This business is run properly and honestly. No sketchy brokers! To top it off, my car's battery had drained during transport, probably because I neglected to de-activate the alarm system. Harold got my car off the trailer and could have just left me to deal with things on my own, as I'd already paid him. But instead, he jumped my car and made sure I was in good shape before driving off. The prices are reasonable (though brokers will try to low ball you with somewhat cheaper prices, they won't necessarily get your car moved too quickly), and they don't ask for any money up front, just pay them by cash or money order once your car is safely delivered. I wish there was a way to have this post and business shared across all the cities that Golden Key services (instead of just in Fresno, where they are based). read more

We've seen so many horror stories about car transport that we almost expected our car to come with dents, scratches, oil/fluid stains from cars above. Nope - clean, perfect delivery. We used the open service and had absolutely no problems. On top of the good condition of the car, this company is a pleasure to deal with. Customer service is immediate, everything is efficient and hassle-free. There is direct contact with the actual driver who picks up and delivers the car. They go the extra mile to pick up and drop off the car. And their timing is impeccable. read more

I hired Golden Key Express to ship my Daughter's car from Walnut Creek, CA to Boston MA. This company was fantastic. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. First they told me they would pick up the car between 4/11-4/12. I met Harold on 4/12/13. He asked me if I needed a ride someplace after I gave him my car. Harold was a real gentlemen and I could tell he wanted to please me and my daughter. I felt very confident that I had made the correct decision on the company I chose. Harold said the car would be in Boston between 4/27 - 5/3. My daughter just picked it up on 4/30 safe and sound. Harold called my daughter 3 days before arrival to work with her on a place and time to meet. He was very accommodating around my daughter's schedule. I would recommend this company hands down to anyone, although I did find Misty a little abrupt on the phone. I guess she is a very busy woman and I can tell she needed to get off the phone for other business. This company is not the cheapest but it is well worth the extra money for peace of mind. Keep up the good work and it was a pleasure working with you. read more

I cannot tell you how pleased I was with Golden Key Express Auto Transport for remarkable service they provided. Especially Misty Webb who helped me great deal when I was going through bad experience with another company who never answered/ returned my calls or reply e-mail as soon as I signed the contract. Then my neighbor recommend GKE. What a difference they made. MISTY was so helpful and personable. It was like talking to a good friend. Thank you very much Misty!!!!! GOLDEN KEY IS THE BEST. read more

Great job shipping from CA to MA last year. Straight to the door service was really appreciated. Heard nightmare stories about other transporters not being able to enter residential areas. read more